01/30/2020
There are many causes for someone to cough, including the common cold, flu, or chest infection. Essential oils may help to soothe the throat, reduce inflammation, and clear away mucus. Eucalyptus essential oil
Many people use this oil without realizing it. Over-the-counter v***r or chest rubs marketed to suppress coughs often contain eucalyptus oil. Or, they may include the oil's key compound, called eucalyptol or cineole.
A study published in the Alternative Medicine Review found that eucalyptol has an antimicrobial effect and may fight off bacteria that cause illnesses. Eucalyptol may also help to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and ease muscle tension that can result from a cold or flu.
Eucalyptus essential oil can be used to calm a cough in several ways. A person may want to try:
adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil and rubbing the mixture onto the chest and throat
diluting eucalyptus oil in boiling water and inhaling the steam
Chest rubs containing eucalyptus oil are available to buy online.
Rosemary essential oil
Rosemary is a common garden herb. Like eucalyptus, it contains the compound cineole.
A study published in the journal Cough found that cineole may help to break up mucus and reduce inflammation.. Frankincense essential oil
Frankincense is dervied from the trees of the genus Boswellia and is often used in incense and perfumes.
It has traditionally been valued for its effect on the respiratory system, and has been used to treat coughs, catarrh, bronchitis, and asthma.
Oregano essential oil
Oregano essential oil contains a high level of a potent compound called carvacrol.
Authors of a 2014 study found that carvacrol is a helpful antimicrobial agent that can fight off many types of germs.
This oil could, therefore, help to treat viral or bacterial causes of a cough....